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MK56 SYR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,195 mi
Last recorded88,195 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 SYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 88,195 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 79,733 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 79,569 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.35 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb has fallen out (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 69,222 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 69,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 55,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 55,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 43,530 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 43,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 43,183 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 42,809 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,349 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 41,994 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 41,994 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,732 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 38,324 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,654 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,161 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,387 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,998 miles

car fitted with disabled controls ,indicator swicth on controls when applied does not operate repeater or teltale.works ok on normal controls

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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MK56 SYR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK56 SYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK56 SYR registered?

MK56 SYR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is MK56 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK56 SYR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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